The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Double or Twin Room
Double or Twin Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kwa Pole Road, Nguruma Village, Arusha
  • Place, Lake Duluti
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Arusha

Located in Arusha, The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Arusha Clock Tower and Natural History Museum. .This lodge is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Arusha International Conference Centre and 21.1 mi (34 km) from Arusha National Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Duluti - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Njiro Complex - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Arusha National Park - 53 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arabica Coffee Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amber Bar And Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari

Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Arusha Clock Tower
The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari offers 22 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. This Arusha lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 25 kilometers.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Restaurant serving guests of The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
The Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Lounge - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 25 kilometres
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge
  • The Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 16 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vijiji Center Lodge Arusha
Vijiji Center Lodge
Vijiji Center Arusha
Vijiji Center
The Vijiji Center
The Vijiji Center And Safari
The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari Lodge
The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari Arusha
The Vijiji Center Lodge and Safari Lodge Arusha